- 1. Clutch Disassembly Reveals All (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 14:56:50 -0700
- The clutch on the 79 Spit finally gave up the ghost this week. After about 30000 miles. The problem was not slippage at all. It was a disengagement and noise problem Turned out that some of the finge
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01169.html (7,636 bytes)
- 2. Re: Motor Mounts (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:51:54 -0700
- Don't be afraid to use some sticks or pipes as levers to maneuver the engine around to get the holes to line up.
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01277.html (6,246 bytes)
- 3. Re: Bushings on Differential (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:55:21 -0700
- My opinion is that if they appear sound, but just off center, leave 'em alone. I have had years of success with this. Not very anal, I know. I replaced a set on a replacement once because one was dis
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01313.html (6,636 bytes)
- 4. Clutch Job Complete--Magic used. (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 08:12:14 -0700
- I installed the new Borg and Beck clutch in my 79 Spitfire. In the process I did a couple of things I omitted in previous clutch replacements: 1. I drilled out the bell housing bushes that hold the r
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01466.html (7,827 bytes)
- 5. Revised Magic-Attn: Tom (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 08:38:24 -0700
- If you are going to put this in the Spitfire repair tip file, use the following clarified version or any parts that seem appropriate: I installed the new Borg and Beck clutch in my 79 Spitfire. In t
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01495.html (8,250 bytes)
- 6. Re: TR7 wheels on a Spit (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 08:43:21 -0700
- Yep. I installed a set of Dan Gurney Indy style alloys on my 65 Spit that I got off of a TR7 in a junk yard ($50 for the set). They bolt right on! I also retrieved the larger TR7 studs. (Use the rear
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01496.html (7,165 bytes)
- 7. Houston, we have a problem (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sat, 01 May 1999 11:04:36 -0700
- Large quantities of diff oil were trailing behind my 65 Spit. I put it up on jacks to take a look, and the rear case is split open. Is this normal? How does it still work if there is such a problem i
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00002.html (6,559 bytes)
- 8. Houston, How good is Epoxy? (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 16:34:33 -0700
- Well, I got into the differential today. The cause of the punched out rear case was a pinion tooth floating around inside the unit. It is a little larger than a pit bulls tooth. Apparently, when it b
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00028.html (7,544 bytes)
- 9. Spit Diff Reassembly Question (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 08:14:22 -0700
- OK, I located a 4.11 differential of apparently good quality manufactured in the same FC 12xxxx series as the one I blew out last week. Looks good internally and has no play in the bearings and no me
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00124.html (7,140 bytes)
- 10. WOW, Fast Answer (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 08:53:36 -0700
- Barry and Doug Thanks for the fast answers. This is what I suspected and hoped. But I wanted to be sure. I think my first tip off to the unit being recently serviced is that the grease hosed off real
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00127.html (6,478 bytes)
- 11. Re: Spit Diff Reassembly Question (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 13:28:50 -0700
- The Razor is back on the road. It took about three hours to reinstall the differential. Initial road tests show no unwanted sounds. I will do the 100+ MPH tests later today after rush hour. Brian N 1
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00134.html (6,681 bytes)
- 12. Easy Spit Diff Installation (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 16:31:07 -0700
- It took about three hours to reinstall Rick Here is how you do it: Roll the diff under the car on a floor jack. Elevate the diff until you can put the rear bushing "ears" into the slots in the frame
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00142.html (8,531 bytes)
- 13. High Speed Test (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 12:52:05 -0700
- Thanks to everyone for the advice regarding the replacement differential unit in my 65 Spitfire. I took it out on the freeway for the high speed test last night. There is no noticeable rear end noise
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00179.html (7,411 bytes)
- 14. Re: High Speed Test (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 13:13:03 -0700
- You have to keep the windows rolled up. Brian
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00181.html (7,426 bytes)
- 15. Re: High Speed Test (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 13:29:27 -0700
- But The Razor has a louder stereo!
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00185.html (7,484 bytes)
- 16. Re: High Speed Test (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 16:58:11 -0700
- You don't GO past 90 in a Spitfire unless you HAVE drowned out all thought! Brian
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00196.html (8,005 bytes)
- 17. The Truth About Barry Schwartz (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 17:29:28 -0700
- As you all know, Mr. Barry Schwartz just can't leave his cars well enough alone. Not that he hasn't built nice cars. After all, he takes home all the awards where ever he goes, and has given immeasur
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00198.html (9,360 bytes)
- 18. Automobile Eye Candy (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 17:32:48 -0700
- My other car. Enjoy the view. http://www.CarPictures.com/contents/ford/contents/1963FordConsulCaprired0001.html
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00200.html (6,429 bytes)
- 19. Re: The Truth About Barry Schwartz (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 May 1999 07:06:50 -0700
- Of course! That's it! A Laurel Green GT6+ was seen on the highway just outside Roswell, NM a few months ago. Now, the mustachioed driver behind the dark glasses could have been none other than our e
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00211.html (8,467 bytes)
- 20. Re: Really High Speed Test (score: 1)
- Author: BWN <bwnbcg@cruzio.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 20:30:12 -0700
- I'm a step ahead of Barry Schwartz. I use Tritium in my Cold Fusion Ion Propulsion engine, he just used Deutronium.
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00245.html (6,455 bytes)
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